Update: Two teens arrested in string of west Mobile robberies

MOBILE, Ala. -- Mobile police have arrested the two suspects in a string of robberies that occurred on Montlimar, Berwyn and Knollwood drives since last weekend, according to spokeswoman Officer Kara Rose.

Devarcus McSwain, 17, and Shaquill Thomas, 16, were arrested tonight on Seabreeze Road. Both were charged with four counts of robbery, according to Rose.

Police believe the two were working together and were armed with at least one handgun. The robbers struck once Aug. 7 on Knollwood Drive and then three times today on Berwyn, Montlimar and Knollwood drives, Rose said. They approached people in parking lots and demanded belongings, Rose said.

They took things like cell phones and wallets from individuals, Rose said.